Foreign Gems

1: The Origin of Foreign Gems

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In this introductory episode, Mac and Ola discuss the background and motivations for creating the Foreign Gems podcast.


In this episode, you'll also discover:

  • The concept of the podcast and the topics they'll be exploring in future episodes.
  • The mission and values behind the podcast.
  • Paying attention to signals of purpose from other people.
  • How the hosts met.
  • Getting inspired by Rick Rubin's - The creative act
  • The ideal guests for the podcast.
  • The thought process behind choosing the name "Foreign Gems".
  • "Tall Poppy Syndrome" & "Crabs in a bucket mentality"...and more


    • About Foreign Gems:

    Foreign Gems is a weekly podcast bridging cultural gaps and providing unique insights on life and success from an immigrant perspective.

    The hosts and guests discuss personal experiences and inspiring tales of adapting to a new environment.

    Hosted by ⁠⁠Mac Odemba⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Ola King⁠⁠


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    Foreign GemsBy Mac Odemba and Ola King